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    What's your weird quirk?

    Vespertinas replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    You're all
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    patient death from PE

    Vespertinas replied to RockingItInTheER's topic in General Nursing

    how is it possible (during a code) to come up with and confirm that diagnosis soon enough to treat
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    Communication between nurses and aids

    Vespertinas replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

    Do they have a standardized communication sheet that covers common basics like: mobility/fall risk, surgical site, central lines, drains, oxygen, VS freqency, diet, fingersticks, continence, misc...
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    New ER RN job/ worried because of my random hypoglycemia.

    Vespertinas replied to jdion's topic in Emergency

    You said you "typically" eat every 2 hours so it sounded like in this case you were looking for something to last you 12 hours since it's possible that at this new job you can't accommodate your...
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    Vespertinas replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    They probably changed their name because people kept getting JCAHO wrong in the first
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    Vespertinas replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    No, they don't inform the RN. It was our responsibility as we saw fit to check the labs (you DO get a little alert on the computer if a critical value resulted) though it could go ignored. But...
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    What is Nsg Dx, and Why Should I Care?

    Vespertinas replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm pretty sure "electrolyte imbalance" is a nanda
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    New ER RN job/ worried because of my random hypoglycemia.

    Vespertinas replied to jdion's topic in Emergency

    Me tooo! Yeah, protein bars and shakes. Though I don't know WHAT you're talking about though when you say "last you the whole 12 hrs" cuz you DO still need to eat a real meal or
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    Medication error scenario

    Vespertinas replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    i know! i thought, "is this a trick question?" were we supposed to identify the third hidden medication error in your post? i guess this sums it
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    Baffled

    Vespertinas replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread had the unintentional effect of making me feel better about the man I'm married
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    I can't confide with my head nurse...

    Vespertinas replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You will find freedom in sharing! Your co-workers can be your greatest resources but you're alienating them! Ask questions, smile! It may be hard but you will learn from it and you will make yourself...
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    Vespertinas replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    This new hospital I'm at has it written in black and white on their "critical value report" sheets: if another RN took a value for someone else's patient, that RN's only responsibility is to...
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    I'm lost without my clipboard! How can I remedy this?

    Vespertinas replied to graykitty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's why it's called your BRAIN! It's no
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    Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    Vespertinas replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    You're saying it's too late to change now. But I'm going to look into my crystal ball and say that you're going to be back in school in less than 5 years considering how jaded you are already. Maybe...
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    What is Nsg Dx, and Why Should I Care?

    Vespertinas replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how your school was, but mine had exams with NO straight regurg questions and ALL critical thinking. Post-test answer review was a nightmare
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    DNR pet peeve

    Vespertinas posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so annoyed with doctors and nurses who don't understand the difference between DNR and palliative care! It scares the wits out of me when I've had a patient who is DNR and the MD drags his feet...
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    Vespertinas replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh. Thank goodness you said something. I was under the impression that your preceptor took the foley out of your hand into her unsterile hand and shoved the catheter into the patient before you even...
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    Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    Vespertinas replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    I can think of a lot better reasons to preemptively assume someone is not fit for nursing than a simple inquiry on our
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    Vespertinas replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    If there's a policy or notice of any kind that our management wants us to be aware of, it gets posted on the walls and doors of popular places. Our stations may be clear but our walls are layered with...
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    Vespertinas replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, yes ours are clean and organized. How do you bring it up? By speaking generally. I've come to my manager on many occasions to express concerns about specific things and made it clear that I did...
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    Vespertinas replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse would probably know who it came from or at least WANT to know who it came from. If this is the way many people are doing it on the unit maybe it would be better to bring up to the manager...
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    I knew it was not a correct Technique

    Vespertinas replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    WOAH! woah
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    DNR pet peeve

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sooo we agree I said a couple times that I find it acceptable to remove medications if it's something the resident wants. We're two nurses with strong convictions on geriatric care butting heads with...
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    DNR pet peeve

    Vespertinas replied to Vespertinas's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Plenty of threads get sidetracked or simultaneously discuss multiple points. There is no reason why I shouldn't respond to something I saw needed clarification. So I can ask for people's opinions but...
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    Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    Vespertinas replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in college in my prereq classes, we'd have to go around the room and say what field we were looking to be in and why. Everyone who said "nurse" dreamily added "because I want to help...